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Your Beauty, Thoughtfully Refined.

Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Charlotte, NC

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Beauty, Thoughtfully Refined.

Welcome to Appel Wormer Esthetics in Charlotte, NC.

The art of personalized care. The beauty of natural results.

Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons, advanced practice providers, and experienced aesthetic professionals, work collaboratively under one roof, bringing decades of surgical and aesthetic expertise to every patient journey. From subtle enhancements and advanced skin care to transformative surgical procedures, our approach is thoughtful, individualized, and centered on achieving beautiful, natural-looking results.

We believe exceptional aesthetic care is about more than a procedure. It is about understanding you, your goals, and what makes you feel most confident. From your first consultation through every step of your care, you can expect discretion, attention to detail, honest guidance, and an experience designed around you.

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About Us

Quality Care & Trusted Techniques

Appel Wormer Esthetics, located in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, NC, delivers a diverse range of rejuvenating and aesthetic treatments customized to the individual needs of our patients.

Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. James Appel and Dr. Blair Wormer are profoundly skilled in a variety of procedures, from intricate breast augmentation and breast enhancement to facial plastic surgery and body contouring. We also excel in non-surgical approaches, such as cosmetic injections and skin exfoliation, offering a holistic approach to beauty and wellness. At Appel Wormer Esthetics, we commit to providing a superior experience for our patients throughout their transformation with an unwavering emphasis on safety, confidentiality, and comfort. Arrange your appointment with us now.

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Meet Dr. James Appel

Plastic Surgeon for the Face, Breast, and Body

Dr. James Appel is a sought-after board-certified plastic surgeon located in Charlotte, NC, consistently voted as a Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery in the region from 2014 to 2023. With a career dedicated to honing his craft in plastic surgery, Dr. Appel remains at the forefront of the latest advancements in the field. His practice includes an array of plastic surgery procedures for the face, breast, and body, in which he expertly applies cutting-edge surgical methods.

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Dr. Blair Wormer

Specializing in Advanced Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Blair Wormer is a distinguished specialist in plastic surgery, delivering top-tier, evidence-based treatments with a nurturing and empathetic touch. Board-certified in plastic surgery, his interests include complex breast surgery and modern approaches to total facial rejuvenation. Dr. Wormer integrates pioneering techniques and a robust scientific foundation into his practice.

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Appel Wormer Esthetics Philosophy

Building Confidence by Enhancing Beauty

We believe true aesthetic excellence is achieved by remaining anchored to three core pillars: natural-looking results, honest guidance, and professional relationships that last for years. By wrapping your entire journey in warmth, compassion, and support, we build an enduring foundation of trust and comfort that allows our patients to reach for their aesthetic dreams.

Our dual board-certified plastic surgeons bring a profound background in complex reconstructive surgery to each consultation. This clinical depth grants them unmatched spatial awareness and anatomical precision, ensuring that every procedure is executed with the highest regard for structural safety. Our non-surgical medical spa treatments are held to the same rigorous clinical standards as our surgical operations.

Whether you are visiting our expert aestheticians for deep skin rejuvenation or consulting with our plastic surgeons for a life-changing body transformation, you will experience the elite care you deserve.

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What We Do Best

Our Services

At Appel Wormer Esthetics, we celebrate the unique beauty of every patient by customizing our services to match their desires. Our expertise is not limited to surgical transformations, such as mommy makeovers, abdominoplasties, and breast surgery, but also extends to nonsurgical procedures that refine and rejuvenate. With facelifts, eyelid surgeries, comprehensive body contouring treatments, and more, we're equipped to sculpt, enhance, and refresh your appearance. Our dedicated team commits to carefully crafting a treatment plan that embraces your personal aesthetic goals.

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Simply Tailored

Mommy Makeover in Charlotte, North Carolina

A Mommy Makeover at Appel Wormer Esthetics is an entirely personalized combination of surgeries designed to restore your pre-pregnancy silhouette and confidence. Performed by Dr. Appel or Dr. Wormer, this transformative procedure typically pairs an abdominoplasty with customized breast enhancement and targeted liposuction. Our surgeons focus on restoring weakened abdominal walls and lifting deflated tissue to achieve a beautifully proportioned, natural-looking contour. Throughout the entire process, our concierge team provides hands-on aftercare support to ensure a seamless, comfortable, and safe recovery.

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Sculpting Timeless Contours

Skin Removal After Weight Loss in Charlotte, North Carolina

Achieving massive weight loss is a monumental milestone, and our specialized skin removal surgeries are designed to celebrate and finalize your hard work. Dr. Appel and Dr. Wormer both have extensive reconstructive backgrounds, allowing them to precisely address redundant, hanging skin across the abdomen, thighs, arms, and breasts. These high-reward body lifting procedures eliminate physical discomfort, prevent chafing, and reveal the beautifully sculpted tone hidden beneath.

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Absolute Precision

Facelift in Charlotte, North Carolina

Our customized facelift and neck lift procedures focus on counteracting structural facial aging naturally, completely avoiding a tight or "pulled" appearance. Dr. Appel and Dr. Wormer utilize advanced deep-plane and multi-vector techniques to reposition underlying muscle tissues and elegantly drape the skin. By addressing structural changes at their foundational level, we restore youthful jawlines and refreshed contours that last for years.

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Prioritizing Safety

Breast Implant Exchange & Removal in Charlotte, North Carolina

Appel Wormer Esthetics offers highly specialized mastery in complex breast revisions, modern implant upgrades, and comprehensive breast implant removals. Our surgeons are widely recognized for their niche expertise in performing total en bloc removals for patients experiencing Breast Implant Illness (BII), ensuring the capsule is meticulously excised. Whether you are looking to change your profile size, update aging devices, or transition back to a fully natural silhouette, Dr. Appel and Dr. Wormer provide clear, honest guidance. Every procedure is tailored to your physical comfort, long-term health, and personal aesthetic goals.

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Elevated Surgical Mastery

Breast Reduction & Lift

A breast reduction and lift at our practice combines profound physical relief with elegant cosmetic enhancement. Dr. Appel and Dr. Wormer expertly remove excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin to alleviate chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain while simultaneously elevating the breast to a youthful position. This procedure reshapes and resizes the breasts to perfectly harmonize with your natural frame, dramatically improving both comfort and posture. Our concierge team ensures you feel completely warm, welcomed, and meticulously cared for from your initial consultation to your final healing phase.

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Natural Radiance Restored

Laser Skin Resurfacing

For patients seeking profound skin transformation without invasive surgery, our non-surgical advanced treatments offer next-generation cellular renewal. Under the clinical oversight of our surgeons, our aesthetic experts utilize an elite suite of technologies. These advanced modalities target deep lines, sun damage, uneven texture, and stubborn hyperpigmentation by stimulating rapid collagen production. We customize each laser protocol to your specific skin type, ensuring safe, radiant, and beautifully refreshed results.

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Shape Your Vision into Reality

“Life-changing results!”

What our customers say

“Appel and Wormer Aesthetics is the place to go for all of your cosmetic needs! The staff is friendly and welcoming! Dr. Appel specifically completed my surgery, and I am thrilled with the outcome. He is extremely professional and responds to any and all concerns, even on weekends and after hours. He truly cares about his clients, and that is obvious. He called me on a Sunday morning just to make sure I was okay after I thought I had a complication. (I did not, but he was there to make sure!). I truly recommend him and his practice to anyone looking for a cosmetic procedure in or around Charlotte!”

— Brittany C., Charlotte, NC, satisfied plastic surgery patient.

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Appel & Wormer Esthetics. From the very first phone call to my six week post op appointment, the level of care, professionalism, and warmth I experienced was unmatched…. As for my results - OUTSTANDING! Dr. Appel is an absolute artist. The natural, beautiful outcome exceeded all of my expectations. I am over the moon with my results and have such a renewed sense of confidence that is truly priceless. If you are considering any aesthetic procedures, do yourself a favor and book a consultation with Dr. Appel. They are truly the best!”

— Laskeisha P., Charlotte, NC, satisfied plastic surgery patient.

“Dr. Appel performed a tummy tuck and a muscle repair for me on December 10th. It has been six weeks since my surgery, and I haven’t had any problems. My recovery has been amazing. Dr. Appel has the best bedside manner; he is patient and answered all of my questions prior to my surgery. All of the staff at Appel Wormer are so nice and go above and beyond for accommodations. I have also had lip filler here and again, and I am beyond happy! I highly recommend Appel Wormer Esthetics for all of your plastic and cosmetic needs!”

— Morgan S, Charlotte, NC, satisfied plastic surgery patient.

“I’ve been getting Botox for years, and Jennifer is hands-down the best injector I’ve ever been to. She takes her time, really listens to your concerns, and her work is consistently amazing. Natural, precise, and exactly what I want every time. Highly recommend!”

— Maggie W., Charlotte, NC, satisfied Botox patient.

“I recently had a visit with Jenn Little for lip filler, Dysport, and a lip flip - she is absolutely amazing! I would highly suggest her if you're new to the injection world or looking for a new injector. Not only is she super sweet & personable, but she also knows her stuff! She answered every question that I had and also asked me questions to ensure that we were on the same page with the outcome I was looking for. Never once did she attempt to "upsell" on procedures that I didn't need. Jenn gave me honest answers, which I truly appreciate. I had been seeing a previous injector over the past 4 yrs, but Jenn is definitely my new go-to, and I highly recommend her!!”

— Amy G.,  Charlotte, NC, satisfied lip filler and injectables patient.

“Had an explant and lift with Dr. Blair Wormer and am very grateful for the care I received. Dr. Wormer and his staff were kind, encouraging, and highly professional throughout the entire process. I felt well supported from start to finish. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Wormer and his team!”

— Mindy A., Charlotte, NC, satisfied breast explant and lift plastic surgery patient.

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